classical music: John Bull

classical music: John Bull

classical music:

John Bull

Armada: Music from the Courts of England and Spain

Richard Boothby, Elway Bevin, ...

EMI Classics, 2000

Excellent and Pleasurable
This album contains the work of a great many composers, mostly from Spain and England, spanning several genres and two musical periods. For all that, the works complement one another extremely well, there are no jarring transitions, and nothing sticks out ...

Violet Gordon Woodhouse

Straloch Lute Book Anonymous, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, ...

Pearl, 1996

Woodhouse is in my top 5...and I'm not a harpsichord player.
This disc is one of my favorites of all time. Most notable is her use of rubato or flexible time. I find it facinating that such interesting music can be achieved through an instrument with a relatively limited tonal and dynamic range.

English Renaissance Music

John Bull, William Byrd, ...

Sony, 1990

The finest brass ensembles all on 1 album
I got this CD quite a while ago, and I still listen to it almost daily. Best at night in a candlelit room while it's raining sipping fine wine and reminising of the Renaissance festival! (wierd, I know. But that's just me) If you have an interest in this time ...

Make A Joyful Noise: American Psalmody

American Anonymous, Supply Belcher, ...

New World Records, 1996

It grows on you
I'd like to echo what Mr. Cole wrote 6 years ago: the apparent youth of the singers is a benefit. This CD grows on you. It has staying power, variety, honesty, vigor... and sopranos that excel. Listen to what offsetting effect they have against the young basses on ...

In Nomine: 16th Century English Music for Viols Including the Complete Consort Music of Thomas Tallis - ...

Thomas Tallis, Christopher Tye, ...

Amon Ra, 1995

Before Haydn and Mozart
In our era of elite musical professionalism and expiring musical skills in the general population, the "string quartet" has become the most equisite esoteric ensemble of all. Such was not the case in the past, when quartets were often commissioned by dilettantes and ...

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Greatest Hits

Philip Jones Brass Ensemble

Decca, 2001

Welcome Back PJBE
It is ironic that London/Decca waited until many of the important members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble were dead before finally releasing this collection of highlights from the ensemble's considerable catalog. Don't misunderstand me! I am thankful for this ...

Bright Day Star: Music for the Yuletide Seasons

Anonymous, English Anonymous, ...

Dorian Recordings, 1994

why to get this disc (in rhyme)
'Twas the day after Thanksgiving, and all through the house, Christmas spirit was stirring and starting to rouse feelings of joy and expectation in the hearts of the people who were there. Beautiful music and Custer LaRue's singing filled the air. Wonderful songs, ...

Greatest Hits: Harpsichord

Mateo Albeniz, Anonymous, ...

Sony, 1995

"Best Harpsichord Recording"
I have always loved the sound of the Harpsichord and for many years hearing poorly recorded or played Harpsichord this treasure is a must have. From the fine compositions to the good sound quality this CD is definately a keeper. Plenty of music for a moderate price as ...

Angels of Antiquity
Claudio Monteverdi, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Dorian Recordings, 1997

John Bull: Walshingham - Organ and Keyboard Works
John Bull, Siegbert Rampe

MD&G Records, 2006

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: The Complete Keyboard Works

Anonymous, John Bull, ...

NM Classics, 2007

BEHOLD the Majesty and Brilliance of J.P. Sweelinck
After hearing Glenn Gould superbly interpret one of Sweelinck's fantasias on the piano I instantly had to get more Sweelinck. This Fantasy which introduced me to the Master must be one of the most magical and monumental Fantasias ever written. It is perhaps one of ...

Music of Tudor and Jacobean England

Anonymous, English Anonymous, ...

Musica Omnia, 2001

Wonderful set of early harpsichord pieces.
This is a really beautiful set of pieces by early English composers of harpsichord music (then called the "virginals"). All the greats are here; Bull, Byrd, Gibbons, and others. The two discs are chock full of wonderful gems, many from the great Fitzwilliam Virginal ...